The Influence Project via Fast Company (ht @timmoore)
Will be interesting to see who comes out on top…
Clicking my unique URL > fcinf.com/v/dg9f adds a vote for me 
Your unique URL is: fcinf.com/v/dg9fRead more at influenceproject.fastcompany.com
Why Are We So Hung Up on Influence? by @suzemuse (HT @chrisbrogan)
…he says adding Mr Brogan’s name to the title… even if it seems somehow contradictory to the article, it is the truth. I noticed this post in Google Reader as Chris had shared it, this type of recognition is also in keeping with all the posts and clips I make; feel better for having said that, so… anyway…
I really liked this article especially because the concept gives everyone a chance to be influential in their own way – if there is no form of reality or honesty attached, then eventually the bubble will burst and the net result is you’ll feel disappointed, perhaps even worse, so will others.
So, be yourself, enjoy all the tools, say what you have to say and be content that there are people around the world who really like reading your posts. Want more influence, then earn it! Start with content, the rest will follow.
Love the Lego Spiderman – still got that that one kicking around
Why Are We So Hung Up on Influence?
Wow.
Suddenly all anyone seems to be talking about in the social media world is influence. Tools like Klout, a system that uses some sort of complex calculation to say how influential you are on Twitter, are rising to popularity.
Sure. I looked at my Klout score. It’s 53. I have no idea what that means. I don’t really care, either.
people are confusing “influence” with “popularity”
Just because you got 500 reads on your post doesn’t mean you’re going to get 500 reads every day from here on in.
The idea is, it’s not about targeting your stuff to people who are influential. It’s about targeting your stuff to people who are interested. It’s not about how many people see what you’ve done – it’s about WHO sees it.
How about we focus on building up our own communities, with our own people, and our own set of influencers who are actually influential, instead of just being the ones with the biggest following, or the loudest voice? Yes, it will take time. Yes, it will take work. But ultimately, everyone will be better off, don’t you think?
11 Characteristics of Highly Influential Blogs (amplified) < via Entrepreneur
Enjoyed reading this post, it gives clear tips that are easy to understand and form a good basis for improving your writing and blogging skills.
11 Characteristics of Highly Influential Blogs
according to Tamar Weinberg at Techipedia, there are 11 characteristics of all highly influential blogs that will build your blog and its followers if you adopt them.
Consistency.
Eloquence.
Uniqueness.
Specific.
Personal.
Analytical.
Detail.
Thought-Provoking.
Passion.
Instructional.
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